{"product_id":"fig-little-ruby-bare-root","title":"Fig, Little Ruby, Bare Root","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLittle Ruby Fig (\u003cem\u003eFicus carica\u003c\/em\u003e)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLittle Ruby is a compact fig with small reddish-brown fruit and a sweet ruby-colored center. It is useful in smaller gardens and large containers where a full-sized fig would take too much room.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eKey Characteristics\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eSmall fruit with a rich center\u003c\/h4\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe ripe flesh is sweet and jammy, with flavor reminiscent of darker common figs. Pick fully softened fruit for the best eating quality.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eA naturally smaller habit\u003c\/h4\u003e\u003cp\u003eLittle Ruby usually stays much smaller than vigorous tree-form figs. Container growing and modest pruning can keep its fruit easy to reach.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003ePreserve wood for an early crop\u003c\/h4\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis cultivar is valued for its breba crop on older stems. Protect overwintering wood and avoid cutting the whole plant back simply because it is compact.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eFruiting and Pollination\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eSelf-fertile; a second tree is not required.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eRootstock and Mature Size\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003ePlan for approximately 4–6 feet at maturity, depending on site and pruning. Figs can also be managed as multistem shrubs or grown in large containers where winter protection is needed.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eProduct Details\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSun:\u003c\/strong\u003e Full sun to light partial shade; full sun is best for fruiting.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSoil:\u003c\/strong\u003e medium to medium-dry, well-drained soil; avoid standing water.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMature height:\u003c\/strong\u003e Approximately 4–6 feet; see rootstock and pruning guidance above.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBloom:\u003c\/strong\u003e Tiny flowers are enclosed inside the developing fig and are not showy.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFruit:\u003c\/strong\u003e Small reddish-brown figs with sweet, jammy ruby-red flesh.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eUses:\u003c\/strong\u003e Fresh eating, small-batch preserves, and container fruit growing.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRipening:\u003c\/strong\u003e July–October, depending on climate\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eChill hours:\u003c\/strong\u003e Low chill, generally 300 hours or less; summer warmth and winter stem survival are more important for harvest planning.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePollination:\u003c\/strong\u003e Self-fertile; no second tree required.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eUSDA hardiness:\u003c\/strong\u003e Zones 7–9.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eGeneral Fig Growing Guidance\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003ch4\u003eA good start\u003c\/h4\u003e\u003cp\u003eChoose well-drained soil and enough room for the mature tree. Water consistently while roots establish, mulch with space around the trunk, and keep vigorous grass and other competitors away from the young root zone.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch4\u003eFertility and fruit-tree guilds\u003c\/h4\u003e\u003cp\u003eUse a soil test to guide lime and fertilizer rather than feeding heavily by default. Our \u003ca href=\"\/products\/tree-planting-kit\"\u003eTree Planting Kit fertilizer blend\u003c\/a\u003e is an optional planting supplement; keep concentrated fertilizer away from bare roots and avoid excess nitrogen.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eInterested in permaculture and stacking functions around your fruit trees? Explore our \u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/resources\/transform-your-garden-build-a-fruit-tree-guild-that-practically-grows-itself\"\u003efruit-tree guild guide\u003c\/a\u003e for ideas on combining plants for flowers, ground cover, and mulch while giving your tree room to grow.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch4\u003ePractical pest and disease care\u003c\/h4\u003e\u003cp\u003eFigs need summer warmth as well as winter survival to ripen fruit. Keep watering steady as fruit swells, pick only when fully ripe, and protect ripening fruit from birds and insects. In colder regions, protect stems or move containers to a sheltered dormant location; root survival alone does not guarantee a crop.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Rusty Mangrum","offers":[{"title":"Bare Root \/ 2-3 ft.","offer_id":49843328581891,"sku":"TFT-0537","price":25.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0675\/1128\/8067\/files\/Fig-Little-Ruby-Bare-Root-For-Sale.png?v=1792228849","url":"https:\/\/tfcnursery.com\/products\/fig-little-ruby-bare-root","provider":"The Farm Connection","version":"1.0","type":"link"}